Episode Details

Has Clemson settled for average quarterback play? Tait Reynolds has earned the starting job, but should Christopher Vizzina get another chance to compete as he returns from injury?

On today's Locked On Clemson, Morgan Thomas questions whether the Tigers have lowered their expectations at quarterback. Clemson has thrown just two touchdown passes through six games, and while Reynolds continues developing, his production hasn't proven that Clemson's quarterback situation is solved.

We discuss why Reynolds' 295 passing yards against Miami shouldn't automatically make him Clemson's long-term answer, how Clemson's offensive line complicates quarterback evaluations, and why competition should remain open throughout the season.

Christopher Vizzina entered the season as Clemson's starting quarterback before losing the job and dealing with an elbow injury. With Dabo Swinney reporting improvement in Vizzina's practice performance, should the Tigers give him another opportunity to compete?

Finally, we preview Clemson vs. Virginia Tech and the quarterback comparison that should concern Tigers fans. Ethan Grunkemeyer has already beaten Clemson once, while Virginia Tech's passing attack has been far more productive this season. Can Clemson's defense create enough pressure, and can Reynolds deliver when the Tigers need touchdowns through the air?

Today's topics:

• Has Clemson lowered its quarterback standard?
• Evaluating Tait Reynolds beyond the Miami passing yards
• Why Christopher Vizzina deserves another chance to compete
• Dabo Swinney's handling of Clemson's quarterback room
• How the offensive line affects quarterback production
• Ethan Grunkemeyer vs. Clemson's defense
• What Clemson needs to prove against Virginia Tech
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00:00 Is Clemson Settling at Quarterback?
02:09 Boring vs. Average at QB
04:41 Why 295 Passing Yards Isn't Enough
09:23 Should Christopher Vizzina Get Another Chance?
16:47 Why Clemson Needs Real QB Competition
19:03 Can Vizzina Challenge Tait Reynolds?
23:40 Clemson vs. Virginia Tech QB Comparison
27:48 What Clemson's Offense Must Prove Saturday

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